Funky Upcycling Ideas for your Kitchen.
I am a huge fan of upcycling.
I am not so creative, so I love it when I see what other people come up with.
More and more people are embracing upcycling as we think about our environment and try to reduce what we consume. Attempting to not buy new things but make do with what is already available to us is such a good habit to get into.
Here are some of the funkiest ideas I have come across for upcycling in your kitchen!
Old flan tins as frames! You could put anything in here really. I am thinking some vintage food posters would look fabulous. From Home Restyler who saw it in a magazine.
Old grater as a utensil holder. See if you can find an old one from the op shop, turn it upside down and attach to the wall. From Pinterest.
A bike wheel as a pot rack. How cool is this? It rotates as well so you can access your favourite pot. You could spray paint it to match your kitchen or just rock the industrial style look. From Etsy.
Wrap containers as gift boxes. What a totally perfect way to give home-made treats! You could also use it to store paintbrushes or stationery too. From meredith.com.
Old forks as note holders. Either attach them to the wall or glue a magnet on to put on the fridge. Use antique forks from an op shop for a really cute look. From Belle Maison.
Glass goblet and plate into a cake stand. Very cute and not that hard to do. I wouldn’t even paint it – just a la natural would be nice. Full tutorial at Factory Direct Craft.
Old silver trays as memo boards. These are very easy to find in op shops and can be spray painted, painted with chalk board paint or just left as is. From Pinterest.
Old rake used as wine glass holder. Such a clever idea! Now to find a funky old rusted rake head from somewhere and screw it to the wall. Details at Tattered Style.
Kitchen utensils as a windchime. This is so whimsical and sweet. I actually have an old cutlery windchime which I love. Details at RR Design.
Blender into a lamp. If you are a little bit more experienced in DIY you can make this. I am in awe! Check it out and download the tutorial at Instructables.
I’m loving the old grater! Very cute.
It is! I need to op shop again and pick some up. I have also seen old mincers used as pen holders. Very cool.
Not sure about the old blender as a lamp – haha! … but love the others 🙂
I don’t know – it’s sort of retro? Maybe a funkier blender?
So cute! What great ideas…. just makes me want to go on a op shop mission to find old stuff to re-create with 🙂
I bet you would come up with something very cool !
Very cool ideas!!
thanks Nicola – I thought so!
Love this! As well as my recent teacup candle project, I’ve been making heart shaped garlands out of vintage sheet music that would have otherwise been recycled.I’m also working up something for the garden with old tools.
Caz – you are amazing! I saw those garlands on Pinterest – I wish I was a bit more crafty, but I guess it takes practice! Send me photos of any of your stuff – would love to feature you on FB or the blog. 🙂
Thanks Sonia, will do. I’m loving getting back in tune with my creative side after years of stifling it. The making of something new from something old is really nurturing my spirit and now seems to be leading me towards the beginning of a bloggy adventure…
oh that sounds exciting – make sure you keep me in the loop!
Hee hee. I’ll probably be picking your brains!
People can be so creative! A blender into a lamp? What next?
Anything is possible!! I bet our grandparents did stuff like this!
In love with the old silver trays. Need some now.
I got a heap for $1 each at the opshop when I was catering a party – I used them as candle trays! Looked fab and very shabby chic!
Wow! I have to admit that upcycling is most definitely NOT where my creative genius lies but I do find it incredibly inspiring to see what other people get up to. More of this please!
It’s just thinking outside the square isn’t it? I need to do more of it!
Loving it Sonia!
What awesome ideas.
Anyone got ideas on a recycled but cheap way to store skateboards?
Between my hubby & son – there is about 8 of them 🙁
I am sick of tripping over them and some need to be stored away in a dry safe place due to value.
I designed a rack but when I got it quoted they wanted almost $400 for a few bits of wood and dowels 🙁
what about an old ladder screwed into the wall on it’s side?
I have seen four of them upside down wheels removed turned into a table and chairs for kids, like a picnic table. Two in the middle for the table and one either side as the seats. Not sure how they made the frame, but I am sure google would tell you.
Sorry, I completely misread that as a way to recycle skateboards. To store them how about hooking the wheel bases on old bent hoes drilled to the wall, like the wineglass rake but longer prongs.
Same as you, I don’t like throwing things away. Love the bicycle rim as a pot holder. Very cool!
I know this is a very old post (almost 6 years :)), but the bicycle rim would be very good for a clock if you have a big wall. You can buy the clock parts online or many hobby stores. I’ve seen them turned into lights, too. I want to do the clock.
Great idea Mary!
Aren’t people clever? I’m like you, Sonia – I need to see the ideas done and then I think “of course!”
Great and fun ideas for the kitchen. Got me thinking in trying out that trays for memo boards. I have two old wooden trays perfect for that diy project!